Plumbing pipes differ in materials and each has an advantage and disadvantage all depending on the situation. Some pipes are intended for one specific application while others can be used for a number of different applications.

There are a number of factors that will determine what is best for your building like physical factors, preference and most importantly the local code.

There are a couple of steps you can carry out in your home’s plumbing to keep them from freezing. However, knowing how to deal with a frozen pipe is important in order to avoid it becoming a burst pipe.

Pipe and Fittings: PVC vs CPVC

PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride while CPVC stands for Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride. These two have always been the primary plastics used in plumbing.

Knowing the applications of each, and differences are important in making a decision on which plastic pipe you will use for your building project.

An emergency pipe repair is no fun under any circumstances. However, there are ways to repair pipes quickly, even if you’re not an expert plumber.

Leaks will pop up in household plumbing systems at the most inconvenient times possible, but if you can keep a cool head, you can stop most of them until you can get a plumbing professional to the house to do pipe installation.

A gas flex connector is available in a variety of sizes and fitting for all your gas application needs (commercial or residential). Gas flex connectors are used in kitchens, attics, utility rooms and other spaces where required.

DO NOT install the gas connection through a floor, wall or any partition. The gas valve must be in the same room as the appliance (stove, dryer, auxiliary heating, water heater, etc.).